Rough Draft Research Dynasty Podcast

Halfway through our divisional breakdowns as we inch closer to the beginning of the season. We head back east this week and discuss the AFC East. Will a healthy Aaron Rodgers revitalize the Jets offense? How will the Miami running game shake out? Can Josh Allen keep up the offensive pace with a brand-new cast of weapons? When will Drake Maye take over the reins in New England and can he bring them...

We stay on the sunny west coast this week for our divisional skill position breakdowns, this time with the NFC West. Can a new offensive coordinator help Jaxon Smith-Njigba bounce back from a lackluster rookie season? Will the Niners offensive continue to light up defenses in 2024? Can Puka Nacua’s sophomore season live up to his rookie campaign? How will the new look Cardinals offense fair with M...

This week we head out west to continue our 2024 divisional breakdowns. How will the Super Bowl Champs and their revamped receiving core fair? Who will be the leader at QB for the Las Vegas Raiders? Will Bo Nix be able to reignite the Broncos offense? Will Jim Harbaugh finally help Justin Herbert reach his potential? 

We stay in the south for our divisional breakdown this week, this time with the NFC. Will Kirk Cousins unlock the premium talent in the Atlanta skill positions? Can the Saints and Chris Olave elevate from what they were last year? Are the Buccaneers due for regression? Can Bryce Young and his new cast of weapons improve on his disastrous rookie season? We will discuss these questions and more this...

With the free agency and the draft in the reaview, it is time we begin our yearly divisonal skill position breakdown. We start with one of the most exciting division in 2024, the AFC South. 

We are diving back into the deep end of IDP dynasty football! Today we break down our top five player at each of the IDP positions, EDGE, LB, DL, and DB. 

This week we are continuing our overvalued/undervalued discussion with players headed into their second season. Who is note worth their current cost? Who is worth shopping for? We will try to figure out this week. 

Which players going into their third season will have the biggest impact in 2024? Who is overvalued and undervalued form the 2022 NFL Draft class? Who could win you a league and who might tropedo your season? We try to find out this week.

Today we talk about some of our feelings on some veteran players for the 2024 NFL season. Who is overvalued? Undervalued? Who is getting to sleep on? Who is destined to disappoint in 2024? 

With a few of our dynasty drafts out of the way, let's review some of the results. We take you through our Single QB league, SF Best Ball League, and IDP League rookie drafts. Who was a reach? Who was a steal? We hope to give you a little insight on what you might expect in your rookie drafts this year. 

Today we attempt our first dive into the world of IDP dynasty leagues. First a quick look at IDP scoring, after that we discuss some of last year’s top performers at LB, DL, DB, and EDGE(DL/LB). Finally, we rank our top five rookies at each defensive position for the 2024 class. 

Apologies for the delay in release of this episode! Daniel and I had our first rookie draft of the year and wanted to keep some things close to the vest! But in this epsiode we react to the landing spots of the NFL draft. Which rookies stock rose? And whose sank? 

Only two episodes left in the 2024 Rough Draft Research Dynasty Rookie Tournament. Only 16 rookies remain, which 8 will be going home, and which 8 will be one step closer to history?! Find out now! Matchups this week: Rome Odunze vs Bo Nix, MarShawn Lloyd vs Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Isaac Guerendo, J.J. McCarthy vs Ramon Wilson, Brock Bowers vs Malik Washington, Trey Benson vs Drake...

Last section of the Round of 32 for the 2024 Dynasty  Rookie Tournament. Today we tackle the West and Midwest divisions. Who will make it to the Sweet Sixteen? Matchups in the episode, Rome Odunze vs Jalen McMillan, Michael Penix Jr. vs Bo Nix, Marshawn Lloyd vs Troy Franklin, Bucky Irving vs Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Malachi Corley, Audric Estime vs Isaac Guerendo, Blake Corum vs JJ...

Apologies to all for the delayed week! One of us had to move across the country and it was a bit unexpected. But we’re back baby! With more 2024 Dynasty Rookie Tournament action! Today we go through the Atlantic and the South round of 32. Matchups include Jayden Daniels vs Jermaine Burton, Xavier Worthy vs Jonathon Brooks, Ja’Tavion Sanders vs Brian Thomas Jr., Jaylen Wright vs Malik Nabers, Brock...

The South Division is our final portion of the Round of 64, who will be the last names advancing to the next round? Matchups in this episode include Jayden Daniels vs Jas McClellan, Jarmaine Burton vs Frank Gore Jr., Adonai Mitchell vs Xavier Worthy, Jonathan Brooks vs Luke McCaffrey, Ja’Tavion Sanders vs Emani Bailey, Brian Thomas Jr. vs Kimani Vidal, Jaylen Wright vs Lideatrick Griffin, and Aini...

The second half of round one kicks off this week! Starting with the Round of 64’ for the Atlantic division, join us as we whittle down the competitors to name this year's RDR Rookie Tournament Champion! East Coast teams face off in this episode featuring, Brock Bowers vs Daijun Edwards, Xavier Legette vs Dylan Laube, Ricky Pearsall vs Malik Washington, Keon Coleman vs Javon Baker, Devontez Wa...

We lost some great players from the 'West' a few days ago but we cannot mourn for long as it is the Midwest's turn. Which player from the Heartland of America is going to make it to the Final Four? The journey begins today! 

The Tournament is finally here! Join us as we begin our first of four ‘Round of 64’ episodes. This year we kick things off with the ‘West’ side of the tournament. Which Western School players are going to advance? Whose road ends with a first-round exit? Find out now! 

Only one more week until we crack into the 2024 Rough Draft Research Dynasty Rookie Tournament! Help build your anticipation with the final rookie profiles before the tournament including Blake Corum RB Michigan, Devontez Walker WR North Carolina, Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB Purdue, Isaac Guerendo RB Louisville, Xavier Worthy WR Texas, and Malik Washington WR Virginia.  

The combine is in full swing! Join us for some more 2024 Dynasty Rookie Profiles. This week Audric Estimé RB Notre Dame, Marvin Harrison Jr. WR Ohio State, Brock Bowers TE Georgia, Dallin Holker TE Colorado State, Keon Coleman WR Florida State, and Jaylin Hyatt RB Tennessee. 

The offseason profiles keep coming at you this week as we discuss Jonathon Brooks RB Texas, Bucky Irving RB Oregon, Caleb Williams QB USC, Jayden Daniels QB LSU,  Ladd McConkey WR Georgia, and Rome Odunze WR Washington. 

Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Rough Draft Research continues this offseason with six more 2024 rookie profiles. Join us this week while we cover Brian Thomas Jr WR LSU, Malik Nabers WR LSU, Troy Oregon WR Oregon, Will Shipley RB Clemson, Trey Benson RB Florida State, and Braelon Allen RB Wisconsin. 

Welcome back! The Dynasty season keeps churning forward as we go over some more 2024 rookie-class player profiles. Looking at some guys who were in (or at least practiced for) the 2024 Senior Bowl. Including Theo Johnson TE Penn State, Emani Bailey RB TCU, Cody Schrader RB Missouri, Isaiah Davis RB South Dakota State, Malachi Corley WR Western Kentucky, and MarShawn Lloyd RB USC.